Spinach, Lemon & Cucumber Refreshing Juice – Light, Bright, and Hydrating

This juice is crisp, clean, and exactly what you want when you need a fresh reset. It’s the kind of drink that feels like a cool breeze—zesty lemon, cooling cucumber, and a gentle green boost from spinach. No fancy equipment or weird ingredients required.

Just simple, bright flavors that wake up your senses and leave you feeling refreshed. Whether it’s a morning pick-me-up or a mid-afternoon hydrator, this one’s a keeper.

What Makes This Special

This juice balances flavor and function beautifully. Cucumber brings serious hydration, lemon adds brightness and a bit of tang, and spinach gives a mild earthiness without overpowering.

A touch of apple or pear adds natural sweetness, so there’s no need for sugar. Best of all, it’s quick to make and easy to customize based on what you have on hand.

Shopping List

• Spinach: 2 packed cups of fresh baby spinach (or regular spinach, stems trimmed)
• Cucumber: 1 large cucumber (English or Persian types work well)
• Lemon: 1 medium lemon (peeled if blending; unpeeled if juicing and you like a slight bitter note)
• Apple or Pear: 1 medium, for natural sweetness (optional but recommended)
• Fresh Ginger: 1/2–1 inch piece, peeled (optional for a gentle kick)
• Mint: A small handful of fresh mint leaves (optional for extra freshness)
• Cold Water or Coconut Water: 1/2–1 cup, if using a blender
• Ice: For serving
• Pinch of Salt: Optional, to enhance flavor

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Wash and prep: Rinse spinach, cucumber, lemon, and apple well. Peel the lemon (if blending) and ginger.

   Core the apple. Roughly chop everything into blender-friendly chunks.

2. Choose your method: If you have a juicer, feed cucumber, spinach, lemon, apple, and ginger through. If using a blender, add all ingredients with 1/2–1 cup cold water or coconut water.
3. Blend until smooth: Start on low, move to high, and blend until the mixture looks silky and bright green.
4. Strain (optional): For a smoother, juice-like texture, pour through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag.

   Press to extract as much liquid as possible.

5. Taste and adjust: Add a squeeze more lemon for brightness, a few mint leaves for freshness, or a pinch of salt to sharpen the flavors.
6. Serve cold: Pour over ice and enjoy immediately for the crispest taste and best nutrient retention.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigeration: Store in an airtight glass jar for up to 24 hours. Fill to the top to reduce air exposure.
• Shake before drinking: Natural separation is normal. Shake or stir to recombine.
• Freezing: Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.

  Blend cubes with water for a quick refresh later.

Benefits of This Recipe

• Hydration: Cucumber and lemon water help replenish fluids and feel light on the stomach.
• Gentle greens: Spinach adds nutrients with a mild taste, making it beginner-friendly.
• Naturally sweetened: Apple or pear provides sweetness without refined sugar.
• Digestive support: Lemon and ginger can feel soothing and brighten flavor without heaviness.
• Quick and flexible: Works with a blender or juicer and welcomes simple swaps.

Pitfalls to Watch Out For

• Too bitter: Using lemon peel in a blender can make the drink bitter. Peel it unless you like that edge.
• Watery flavor: Add less water if blending, then adjust gradually. Too much dilutes the taste.
• Overpowering ginger: Start with a small piece; you can always add more.
• Not cold enough: Warm juice tastes flat.

  Use chilled produce or serve over ice.

Alternatives

• No apple? Use pear, a few grapes, or a small piece of pineapple.
• No spinach? Try romaine or baby kale. Baby kale is mild; mature kale is stronger.
• No mint? Basil adds a fresh twist; cilantro gives a herbal note if you enjoy it.
• Boosters: Add chia seeds (stir after blending), a splash of coconut water, or a pinch of matcha for a gentle lift.
• Lower sugar option: Skip the apple and use extra cucumber and a touch more lemon.

FAQ

Can I make this without a juicer?

Yes. Use a blender with a little water or coconut water, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag for a smooth texture.

Do I need to peel the cucumber?

No.

If the skin is thin (English or Persian cucumbers), keep it on for nutrients and color. If the skin is waxed or thick, peel it for a cleaner taste.

Is this good for mornings?

Absolutely. It’s light, hydrating, and not too sweet.

It pairs well with a simple breakfast or stands alone as a quick start.

Can I add protein?

Yes. A scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein works best if you’re blending. Keep in mind it will thicken the drink and mellow the flavors.

How do I make it less tart?

Use half a lemon, add a bit more apple or pear, or splash in coconut water.

Chill well to round the flavors.

Can kids drink this?

Usually, yes, but go light on the ginger and lemon at first. Taste and adjust to keep it mild and pleasant.

Wrapping Up

This Spinach, Lemon & Cucumber Refreshing Juice is simple, clean, and bright—easy enough for busy mornings and satisfying any time you want something fresh. Keep it cold, tweak it to your taste, and enjoy the crisp balance of greens and citrus.

It’s a small, easy win for your day.

Spinach, Lemon & Cucumber Refreshing Juice - Light, Bright, and Hydrating

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  

• Spinach: 2 packed cups of fresh baby spinach (or regular spinach, stems trimmed)
• Cucumber: 1 large cucumber (English or Persian types work well)
• Lemon: 1 medium lemon (peeled if blending; unpeeled if juicing and you like a slight bitter note)
• Apple or Pear: 1 medium, for natural sweetness (optional but recommended)
• Fresh Ginger: 1/2–1 inch piece, peeled (optional for a gentle kick)
• Mint: A small handful of fresh mint leaves (optional for extra freshness)
• Cold Water or Coconut Water: 1/2–1 cup, if using a blender
• Ice: For serving
• Pinch of Salt: Optional, to enhance flavor

Instructions

 

• Wash and prep: Rinse spinach, cucumber, lemon, and apple well. Peel the lemon (if blending) and ginger.Core the apple. Roughly chop everything into blender-friendly chunks.
• Choose your method: If you have a juicer, feed cucumber, spinach, lemon, apple, and ginger through. If using a blender, add all ingredients with 1/2–1 cup cold water or coconut water.
• Blend until smooth: Start on low, move to high, and blend until the mixture looks silky and bright green.
• Strain (optional): For a smoother, juice-like texture, pour through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag.Press to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Taste and adjust: Add a squeeze more lemon for brightness, a few mint leaves for freshness, or a pinch of salt to sharpen the flavors.
• Serve cold: Pour over ice and enjoy immediately for the crispest taste and best nutrient retention.